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LGBT therapists in Springfield, IL


Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Springfield, IL
Mental health support for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Springfield is accessible through Headway's diverse provider network, offering both talk therapy and medication management services. With flexible scheduling and insurance coverage options available, you can connect with an open-minded provider as soon as tomorrow. Many clients save significantly on sessions through Headway's insurance coordination.
Hello, my name is Amanda Grippi. I am a licensed counselor in both Missouri and Illinois. I earned my Master's degree from Southern Illinois University with a focus in community psychology and I have been in practice for over 20 years. In addition to helping people with Anxiety and Depression, I have advanced training in neurodivergence including ADHD and Autism as well as trauma. I also have extensive experience working with members who identify as LGBTQ+.
Hello, I am Pamela "Paige" Lees. I have been a licensed therapist for 30 years. I have worked with a wide variety of people and together tackled a multitude of life's problems. I have a master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. I enjoy working with individuals and I specialize family problems of all kinds.
My practice centers on helping people work through depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder with care that actually fits their life. I've been in independent practice for about two years, and in that time I've found that the providers people stay with are the ones who listen well and adjust as things change. I'm a PMHNP with full practice authority, so I can manage medications and provide psychiatric services without a collaborating physician. I see clients via telehealth throughout Illinois, with flexible scheduling available Monday through Saturday. If you've been waiting to find someone who's approachable and genuinely wants to get you moving in the right direction, I'd like to be that person.
Hello! My name is Emma. I am a newly Licensed Clinical Social Worker but have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years now. My background includes substance abuse, community mental health, and most recently, mental health in a correctional setting. I enjoy working with a wide range of concerns, primarily with adults.
For me, I aim to help others transform their lives through compassionate, personalized care (with plenty of humor along the way). I specialize in working with people of color, student-athletes, and those who are neurodivergent. If you’re neurodivergent and reading this, you’ve finally found someone who specializes in and deeply understands your unique perspective. Whether seeking clarity on behaviors, understanding how you interpret the world, or navigating challenges, I am here to help.
About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Springfield, IL



- 100%LGBTQIA+
- 98%Anxiety
- 95%Depression
- 92%Stress management
- 86%Trauma

- 99%Aetna
- 94%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
- 87%Cigna
- 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 64%Ascension

- 99%English
- 7%Spanish
- 1%Hindi
- 1%Urdu
- 1%French

- 88%Online only
- 12%In-person or online

- 74%Woman
- 22%Man
- 4%Non-binary

- 49%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 33%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- 6%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 5%Clinical Psychologist
- 4%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

- 99%Individual therapy
- 39%Family therapy
- 29%Couples therapy
- 18%Child or adolescent therapy
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